was excited to read this after seeing the author all over social media. Ultimately it felt like it needed another round of developmental edits before it got to the arc stage. I can see the vision.

I had a good time with this one. It was fast paced enough to keep my interested and had some beautiful turn of phrase.

Wow
First of all
Wow
This was great
So, so different from what I expected, and there was one distinct moment that skyrocketed my attention and interest in this story, and kept it high from then on.

Both Nox and Amaris are amazing, lovely, deep and multifaceted characters. The magics within them that they find throughout this story are interesting, and unique, and may be the thing that drew my interest up so far. But not just the main characters are well thought-out, lively and interesting. It is the entire cast that populates this book that captures your heart - wheather that be in empathy and love, or frustration and hatred for the depths that they sink to. The range here is amazing, the twists and turns, no matter how small they, are always understandable, if not predictable. I loved every bit of this story, from the rather slow start at the orphanage to every moment of travel, of despair and longing, of fights and discoveries.
I desperately need the rest of this series. I adore this so much. And I want to know whether my ideas and suspicions are true, whether I'm close at all.
More Nox, more Amaris, more them. I need.
Also more dark fae, they are so amazing *-*

A clear recommendation for anyone with even a slight interest in dark-ish fantasy, and definitely a big big recommendation for anyone lgbt - I always love the stories where lgbt just...exists. not questioned.
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I discovered this book after becoming enamored with its author Piper CJ. Piper has a Masters in folklore and uses social media platforms like TikTok to pull apart common beliefs around mythology, folklore, the fae, and more. When I found out she was becoming an author, I couldn’t pre order The Night and Its Moon fast enough.

This is the first book in a bisexual fantasy series. The remainder having already been written and scheduled for release. This book was only a 🌶 on the five 🌶 spicy scale. It is beautifully crafted around magic and the fae with an empathetic nod to mental health struggles specifically those founded in trauma such as disassociation and abandonment. This book made me cry and I avoided reading the last chapter in an insane attempt to keep the adventure from ending. I highly recommend reading this book and following her social media presence.

I wish I could get into this but I honestly couldn't. When controversy surrounding Piper hit TikTok, I decided I would give myself a little time away from this book to come back to it with an open mind but then I just couldn't. I really do like the concept and maybe some day I'll be in the right headspace to read it.

After the major cliffhanger in book one this was highly anticipated. I thought the book was great. Less world building and more of the characters doing things. Really got to know and love the characters on a deeper level. Solid second book to the series.

Oh my gods, this book gave me ANXIETY. I am just way too invested in Nox and Amaris and every little twist or turn had me on the edge of my seat, afraid to continue. I may have also spent a good deal of my time cursing Piper as I read and sending my sister rants with the caps lock firmly on. Especially when said sister refused to ease my fears and provide me with spoilers.

The writing is absolutely incredible. The characters are deeply engaging with well rounded personalities and strong emotional resonance. Even the supporting characters carry a weight of their own and just further makes it easy to get lost in the story.

Piper created an entire world that is altogether fascinating, familiar, terrifying, and foreign all at once and pulls you into it with a sense of ease. The emotions of the characters is painfully real and you can’t help but root for some and against others, all the while holding your breath at every near miss and what if.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to the free advanced digital copy of this book.

This is a partial review, and I am giving a star rating based off on my thoughts as of now. I will update the review and rating once I finish the book.

I have anticipated reading The Night and Its Moon for a while due to seeing it hyped on social media.

I found myself wanting more from the book so far because it seems like it lacks in character development and world building. The premise sounds amazing, and it does have a fast pace to the story. However, there feels like not much is going on and every character sounds the same.

I have found the story hard to follow due to the longwinded sentence structures/prose and I feel it takes a lot from the story.

This book/series has potential and has a great premise.

I should note: I started this book in early 2023, but have not picked it back up in months.

Unfortunately, a lot of this writing has such obvious parallels to The Witcher and gives the effect of fan-fiction with too much purple prose. I would advise the author to look into more BIPOC sensitivity readers because as a woman of color, a lot of Nox's descriptions and trauma were alarming and not written well.

“The Night & Its Moon” by Piper CJ is an addictive fantasy romance that delves into the extraordinary journey of two orphaned young women. In a world where they are seen as commodities for sale, Nox and Amaris face numerous threats and challenges as they strive to find their way back to each other.

The author’s storytelling prowess shines through as they weave a tale of love, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the human and fae realms. The protagonists embark on separate paths, taking on new identities and encountering mysterious assassins, all while never forgetting their unbreakable bond. Against the backdrop of an impending war and the clash between magic and mundane, Nox and Amaris must navigate strange alliances and untested powers to reunite.

“The Night & Its Moon” captivates readers with its vibrant world-building and compelling characters. The revised and edited edition ensures a polished and engaging reading experience. Piper CJ’s writing style grips the audience, immersing them in a narrative that blends fantasy and romance seamlessly.

This book will resonate with fans of fantasy, romance, and tales of resilience and determination. “The Night & Its Moon” is an enchanting story that leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment while pondering the power of love in the face of adversity.

This books absolutely falls into the category of books TikTok bullied me into thinking were actually hype worthy, a third round purchase for libraries.

Like everyone else, I found this book on Tiktok. I was so excited about an LGBTQ+ book. The cover is so pretty. The author did really well marketing the book. And then when it was released there was so much controversy and just questionable things happening. I was so hesitant to even pick this one up. I don't support bullying and scaring people into giving good reviews. I just can't support an author and the author's team. After the apologies, I decided to try to give it a read. This book was rushed and it shows. I felt like I was reading a wattpad book and not even a good one. Just not for me.
*thank you netgalley for an arc.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. The author pulled me in quickly and while some parts felt a little slower to me, they usually included little clues that would be important later. The characters were flawed and relatable. The author was also able to make me not totally hate one of the more evil characters, which is a feat.
I'm very much looking forward to the rest of the series.

Starts in the beginning a little dark and harsh, you feel a connection with Nox almost instantly. Amazing imagery and story telling.

Love this series! The first book lays groundwork for the series and world and is so so good. I love the characters and the world building is really good. Would highly recommend.

I can't really make a review of a book I couldn't finish to read. I liked the story at first, but then the book is getting less interesting. Maybe I wasn't in a good headspace to read it, but I will finish it one day!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the chance to read this beautiful book. I couldn't put this book down. Great world building and characterisation

Recommended for those who love a fun romantasy. A great read. Looking forward to the sequels.

An addictive and powerful romance of two young woman destined to be together but continuously torn apart over and over. As orphans they are no more than objects, sold for their commodities, but Nox and Amaris have always been more than to each other. When they are sent to opposite sides of the realm, they would do anything to reunite. Secrets are uncovered and no longer is their past a mystery. Now facing countless threats to their lives, Nox and Amaris fight for the chance to live and the possibility to reunite. With the threat of war drawing closer with each day, the struggle to strengthen newfound alliances is prevalent, but can these two find their way back to each other and save the empire from disaster?

This was a DNF and I didn't enjoy what I did read, unfortunately. The author has been problematic and the book reads like an almost carbon copy of The Witcher, and I don't support plagiarism.